Every day ending in “Y”, Technical Difficulties and a GIVEAWAY!

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Yesterday was a fantastic and relaxing day that started with the kids and I driving to Sydney to have brunch with my Dad, his wife, my sister, my brother, and my brother’s FIANCE!!!!!! Yep, on their recent trip to Cuba and Mexico my little brother is now engaged and I am so excited. His fiancé [...]

Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Loaf ~ Weekend Breakfast!

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Last Saturday I told you that I had a big debate with myself……Recipe or Wine? Wine or Recipe? I did bake this beautiful breakfast loaf, which translates very well into French Toast later, thank you very much, but by Saturday evening, the wine had won and I couldn’t be bothered typing this all out for [...]

Muffin Monday ~ Apple Pie Muffins

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Yesterday I spend the entire day in the kitchen and produced these super delicious apple pie muffins that I lovingly baked, photographed and packed for a safe journey into work. I had to stop this morning for a few work errands on the way which resulted in a full shopping trolley full of printed material, [...]

To Recipe or Wine?

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That’s WINE not WHINE in case you are wondering (although I seem to have done my fair share of whining today too ) No recipe though.  Sorry, wine won I did make you something superb but all in good time…..just not wine time! However, let me leave you with this ~ Remember how I told [...]

Muffin Monday ~ Mango Blueberry and Coconut Muffins

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I told you yesterday that the test kitchen was insanely busy and it WAS! One of the only things I actually like about my kitchen is that we have Dish Drawers so I don’t have to wait for a full load of dishes to run the dishwasher. The only thing about the Dish Drawers is [...]

Meatless Monday & Road Test Tuesday all in one ~ Herbed Ricotta Tart

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Before I started my new position I had a few days where I would test recipes on my former (awesome) admin team to see whether I was on track or needed to go back to the drawing board. It was such fun to be given a rating each day and this recipe was no different! [...]

Muffin Monday ~ Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

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These weren’t supposed to be Oatmeal Raisin (although they have been high on my craving list).  These were supposed to be something completely different but…….   FAIL!!!!! So I needed a muffin and I needed it STAT.    Short on time, patience and ingredients, I decided to amend my previous 3 ingredient muffins for a quick [...]

Joyfulness and Weekend Breakfast…..

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Joyfulness ~ • Sunshine this afternoon! • A big hug and kiss from a very special young lady, best friend to the dancing daughter • Making 4 dinners in one pot today and having a VERY full fridge and freezer • Entertaining for dinner……and laughing ourselves silly! • Yogurtland!!!!! Yummy & gluten free! • Pilates [...]

Road Test Tuesday ~ Livwell English Muffins

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The dancing daughter had requested a faux foodie quick grab breakfast of healthier option egg Mcmuffin.  The Road Test this week was for a different product from a previously reviewed Company.  The kids were happy with these to have for an easy breakfast with several made, wrapped in foil and frozen.  Just by defrosting these [...]

Muffin Monday ~ Orange Almond Muffins

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Today is the day!!! Today I start on a new journey in my career and my nerves are a little wobbly but I am looking forward to this new chapter and adventure in my life.  I can’t wait to find out everything about the fabulous organisation I am joining and am particularly going to enjoy [...]